Think she was also thinking, perhaps, of Justine, up there in the big house among the tall candles and the oil-paintings by forgotten masters.
There is so much woman in many a girl and too much boy in many a man.
I have already settled it for myself so flattery and criticism go down the same drain and I am quite free.
Life is a process during which one initially gets less and less dependent, independent, and then more and more dependent.
She made broken look beautifuland strong look invincible.She walked with the Universeon her shoulders and made itlook like a pair of wings.
Success is hard, rewards are scant and the glory not always there.
The problem with a philosophy or a belief is that you soon start changing the facts to fit it.
One can talk good and shower down roses, but it's the receiver that has to walk through the thorns, and all its false expectations.
Self-care is how you take your power back.
A stranger may find beauty in you yet.
When you are fitted in a racing car and you race to win, second or third place is not enough.